Consent 1.A.1.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/28/2019
- TITLE
- BID AWARD: Fire Apparatus - Delay Award to February 11 meeting
- PRESENTED BY:
- William Rash
- Department:
- Fire
Presentation:
No
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The City of Billings Fire Department issued a call for sealed bids for the purchase of two (2) fire pumpers. The bid opening was scheduled for January 22, 2019. In order to review all bids received and make a fully formed recommendation to the City Council, City Staff is recommending delaying the bid award to the February 11, 2019 City Council meeting.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may approve or disapprove staff recommendation to delay award until February 11, 2019 Council meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Purchase of these two (2) fire pumpers is part of the City's Equipment Replacement Plan for FY2019.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends delaying awarding the bid to the February 11, 2019 Council meeting to allow staff time to properly review the bids submitted for any informalities or irregularities and make a recommendation.